Craggy Range Sauvignon Blanc, Te Muna 2023

Very pale straw. Precision and purity are hallmarks of the 2023 release. Fresh kaffir lime leaf and white floral aromatics. The palate shows an abundance of fruit intensity in tune with the textural elements and crystalline finish that this vineyard is loved for. Sophisticated and moreish.

The Te Muna Road Vineyard is 7 kilometres outside the Martinborough township. The vineyard consists of two distinct terraces, the higher comprising very old, stony clay-infused soils perfect for Pinot Noir. The lower terrace of younger stony soils interleaved with limestone provides an excellent environment for Sauvignon Blanc. The cooler climate of Martinborough ensures the wine is aromatic with steely minerality, while the rocky soils give intensity to the fruit. The region’s warm, dry summers and mild winters have led to complex and structured wines with subtle aromatics and an elegant finish.

Vintage Detail A warm spring with minimal frost events followed by a summer that started warm and transitioned into a moderate spring. Several rain events post-Christmas.

Brix 21.1 average

Production Level 87 hl/ha average

Whole Bunch 10%

Destemmed 90%

Fermentation Vessel Stainless steel tanks, French oak cuves and French oak barriques

Fermentation Inoculated and indigenous

Maturation 3 months

Fining Yes

Filtration Yes

Bottled Jul – 22